Industry News
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NewsINTERVIEW: Stillstrom on the brink of offshore charging roll-out
Stillstrom CEO Kristian Borum Jørgensen talks to Maritime Journal about the two focuses the company has for its offshore charging technology.
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NewsVan Oord admits struggles in offshore wind sector
Van Oord’s annual report has admitted net revenue for 2024 was just a third of what it was in record year 2023.
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NewsCore values: How automation is crucial to seabed sampling
For geotechnical exploration vessels, retrofitting automation solutions one at a time can help companies enhance safety and stay competitive, says Laurie Thornton, director of specialist offshore engineering firm MintMech.
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NewsOffshore wind vessels cyber resilience certification first
North Star’s new offshore wind vessels have been certified with Lloyd’s Register’s Cyber Resilience classification
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NewsOffshore wind and beyond: launch of a hybrid powerhouse
UK-based Tor Group has unveiled a ground-breaking multi-role support vessel designed for more than just offshore wind, blending advanced hybrid technology with ship-shaped design and modular construction, writes Peter Barker.
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NewsScottishPower signs €18m vessels deal
NR Marine Services and OEG will provide vital support for the build of the 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore windfarm
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NewsSurveillance vessel ordered for Dutch Navy
Damen Shipyards is to build a surveillance vessel for the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) in strengthen marine security and surveillance capabilities.
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NewsWorkboat operators: Are you cyber secure?
New EU requirements across industry will also affect most workboat operators, who need to be aware of how to comply, Workboat Association CEO Kerrie Forster says.
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News12 offshore TSOs lay foundations for offshore grids
Connecting Europe’s grids offshore: transmission system operators reveal plans to move towards supporting energy independence for the continent.
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NewsComposites Part 2: New demands, new shapes
With the recent moves toward new fuels and batteries, it might be high time to consider what composite builds can offer, particularly with their potential for weight savings and novel architecture, writes Stevie Knight.
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News£20 million finance facility opened to commercial marine
Finance has been made available to smaller commercial marine businesses in the UK by the British Business Bank, which has agreed a new facility with BFS Marine Finance.
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Shareholders’ agreements
Marine legal experts Jennie Harris and Lucy Goff’s latest column explores the benefits of shareholders’ agreements.
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NewsSalvage heroes – a tale of two ships
As the salvage comes to an end of the Solong and Stena Immaculate vessels that were involved in a collision in the North Sea last month, Peter Barker examines the work involved in getting them back to shore.
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NewsElectric drives could transform small craft inshore work
Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business, and amid the quietness of the electric propulsion, had a good chat with RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.
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NewsSaildrone boosts European maritime surveillance
Saildrone has opened a Danish subsidiary to boost European maritime security with autonomous surveillance and seafloor mapping
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NewsTurkey set to plunge into offshore wind
With onshore wind a major component of Turkey’s energy production, it is now turning its attention to offshore wind. Debbie Mason reports.
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NewsØrsted CEO calls on Europe to install 10GW/year offshore wind
Ørsted’s new CEO has called on Europe to install 10GW of offshore wind each year – but panellists at the WindEurope event voiced concerns over a range of things that will not make this an easy feat.
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NewsDEME expands offshore wind with Havfram takeover
DEME is to acquire Havfram for €900 million to expand its global offshore wind capabilities and fleet strength
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NewsCollaboration in autonomy: the next steps
Enhanced vessel impact and movement data could boost industry leading vessel autonomy software. Jake Frith reports from Ocean Business 2025, Southampton, UK.
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NewsSAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power
SAAM Towage is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to explore alternative power solutions
